Police issue appeal after woman dies following collision on A1 in Northumberland

Shortly after 12.15pm on Sunday, police received a report of a three-vehicle collision on the A1 near Felton.

It was reported that a white Nissan Qashqai car was travelling northbound, when for reasons yet to be established, it has been in collision with a red Renault Clio car and a white Tesla Model Three which were both travelling southbound.

Emergency services attended and the female driver of the Clio was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.

The male driver of the Qashqai sustained minor injuries and after being taken to hospital for treatment was later discharged.

A passenger of the Qashqai sustained serious injuries and after being taken to hospital for treatment was also later discharged.

Four occupants of the Tesla sustained injuries not believed to be serious.

A section of the A1 in the area of Felton was closed in both directions for around nine hours, but the road has since reopened.

Officers from Northumbria Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit have launched a full investigation to determine the full circumstances surrounding the collision – and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

They are particularly keen to hear from anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage of the moments leading up to the collision.

Sergeant Greg Huntley, of Northumbria Police, said: “Our thoughts are firmly with the family and loved ones of the woman who has sadly died in this tragic collision.

“We will continue to offer them all the support they need and would ask that their privacy is respected at this time.”

Sgt Huntley added: “We are now appealing for further information and for anyone with dashcam footage of the vehicles involved to come forward.

“If you were travelling in either direction on the A1 around the time of this collision, any information you are able to provide could prove crucial to our enquiries.”

Anyone with information or footage should get in touch by sending Northumbria Police a direct message on social media, or by using live chat and report forms on the Force’s website.

Those unable to make contact in these ways can call 101. Please quote reference number: NP-20261018-0441.